Economic News for Central Ohio: October 2025 Snapshot
Central Ohio Economic News
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$88 Million Available for Brownfield Remediation Governor DeWine has announced $88 million in new funding to clean up industrial "brownfield" sites across the state. Central Ohio developers are eyeing several former manufacturing sites in Franklin and Licking counties for potential redevelopment into commercial and residential hubs. Keywords: Ohio Brownfield Grants, Commercial Real Estate Columbus, Industrial Redevelopment, Ohio Economic Development.
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$3.6 Million in Housing Grants Announced The Ohio Department of Development awarded $3.6 million in grants this week to support affordable housing programs. A significant portion of these funds is earmarked for Central Ohio non-profits struggling to keep up with the demand for affordable units amidst rising rents. Keywords: Affordable Housing Columbus, Ohio Housing Grants, Rental Assistance News, Real Estate Development.
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Columbus Job Market Shows Resilience Despite the national economic "malaise," the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) continues to show steady employment numbers, particularly in the logistics and healthcare sectors. Local chambers of commerce report that labor demand remains high, diverging from the softer hiring trends seen nationally. Keywords: Columbus Ohio Jobs, Central Ohio Unemployment Rate, Logistics Industry Hiring, Healthcare Careers Ohio.
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Intel Supplier Ecosystem continues Growth Secondary economic effects from the massive Intel project continue to ripple through the region. Local economic development boards are reporting an uptick in inquiries from small-to-mid-sized manufacturing suppliers looking to establish satellite offices in Licking and Delaware counties. Keywords: Intel Ohio Impact, Silicon Heartland News, Manufacturing Jobs Central Ohio, Licking County Development.